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Life and Arts

‘Longlegs’ crafts a unique horror atmosphere, narrative fans won’t want to miss

‘Longlegs’ crafts a unique horror atmosphere, narrative fans won’t want to miss

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 26, 2024

“Longlegs,” written and directed by Oz Perkins, follows FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) as she’s put on a case to discover who the serial killer “Longlegs” (Nicolas Cage) really is. As she...

The Daily Texan’s playlist to soak up the last full month of summer

The Daily Texan’s playlist to soak up the last full month of summer

Analise Pickerrell, General Life&Arts Reporter July 26, 2024

With about a month of summer left, The Daily Texan compiled a list of songs to best encapsulate the late summer feeling and remind fellow Longhorns, whether vacationing, taking summer classes or simply...

The cast of Legally Blonde: The Musical, starring Megan Hudson (center) as Elle Woods, finishes a dance number on Sunday.

Longhorns perform in Zilker’s annual summer musical ‘Legally Blonde’

Analise Pickerrell, General Life&Arts Reporter July 23, 2024

Pretty in pink and accompanied by her emotional support chihuahua, Elle Woods takes the stage for Zilker Theatre Productions’ 65th annual summer musical. From July 12 to Aug. 17, audiences can see “Legally...

First SHIFT magazine offers students opportunity to share their college substance use, wellness experiences

First SHIFT magazine offers students opportunity to share their college substance use, wellness experiences

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 22, 2024

For years, UT’s SHIFT program has prioritized helping students feel safe in their college experience whether or not they choose to participate in substance use. Known for distributing non-alcoholic drinks...

Six interactive Austin art events to look forward to over coming weeks

Six interactive Austin art events to look forward to over coming weeks

Stephanie Jumper, General Life&Arts Reporter July 22, 2024

Austin garners a reputation as an epicenter for the artistic with its free-thinking culture that harbors countless creatives. Just in the next few weeks, the city will host several worthwhile art events...

Anthony Matthews (front right) with friends at The Hungry Longhorn’s 700th review celebration.

The Hungry Longhorn’s 700th restaurant review celebration brings people together with love of good food, trust in alum’s taste

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 21, 2024

With buttery brisket sandwich halves, bougie frito pie and fluffy banana pudding, the samples at Sí Baby-Q last Saturday made for the perfect menu for a gathering of one of Austin’s most-trusted food...

BLK ODYSSY’s 1-800 FANTASY delivers pure groovy perfection

BLK ODYSSY’s 1-800 FANTASY delivers pure groovy perfection

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter July 21, 2024

To listen to BLK ODYSSY’s newest album 1-800 FANTASY once simply doesn’t do it justice. Since releasing his first album in 2021 through the record label EMPIRE, BLK ODYSSY has developed a reputation...

Five courses for ‘Twisters’ inspired, storm-chasing Longhorns to enroll in this fall

Five courses for ‘Twisters’ inspired, storm-chasing Longhorns to enroll in this fall

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 21, 2024

Just in time for the release of blockbuster “Twisters” this past Friday, this fall welcomes the inaugural class of UT climate system science majors — providing an opportunity for anyone inspired...

Texas Immersive production ‘Elysian Heights’ longlisted for BAFTA Student Awards

Texas Immersive production ‘Elysian Heights’ longlisted for BAFTA Student Awards

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter July 16, 2024

Last April, a year and a half of preparation paid off when the Texas Immersive Institute Class of 2024 opened its “Elysian Heights” exhibit to the public. Described as a student-led immersive experience...

July theatre events for Austinites to enjoy before summer’s curtain call

July theatre events for Austinites to enjoy before summer’s curtain call

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 16, 2024

For Austinites searching for fun activities to enjoy before summer ends, the city provides a multitude of performances for theatre fans wishing to escape the July heat. The Daily Texan compiled a list...

‘Fly Me to the Moon’: One small step for man but no great leap for filmmaking

‘Fly Me to the Moon’: One small step for man but no great leap for filmmaking

Analise Pickerrell, General Life&Arts Reporter July 14, 2024

“Fly Me to the Moon,” directed by Greg Berlanti, comedically draws on a 1960s space race conspiracy theory through the lens of a romance between a launch director and an advertising specialist determined...

Glen Powell lights up big screen with recent projects, look into UT alum’s filmography

Glen Powell lights up big screen with recent projects, look into UT alum’s filmography

Stephanie Jumper, General Life&Arts Reporter July 14, 2024

UT has proudly produced an impressive number of notable alumni, from political figures to business moguls to the film industry’s top-billed names. One of UT’s former students recently ignited the big...

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